Trip to Newark / Retford 29-05-2021

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
OP105	Newark BS	Retford BS	37	Marshalls
35129	Retford BS	Ranskill, Blue Bell Court	99	Stagecoach East Midlands
35128	Ranskill, Blue Bell Court	Retford BS	99	Stagecoach East Midlands
27789	Retford BS	Gainsborough BS	97	Stagecoach East Midlands
35130	Gainsborough BS	Retford BS	97	Stagecoach East Midlands
18347	Retford BS	Blyth, Ryton Fields	29	Stagecoach East Midlands

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to re-visit Newark. A specialist investigation team is now looking into the cause. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw First Potteries 67157 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67157 in Fenton

Also seen was white minibus YT58 BKX heading towards Stoke.

YT58 BKX in Fenton

Afterwards we saw Afford Rent-A-Car WM70 CWU in their garage.

Afford Rent-A-Car WM70 CWU in Fenton

Whilst waiting to go to the day service we saw D&G Bus 146 on a E1 to Alton Towers.

D&G 146 in Fenton

We went downstairs to the car and we set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. At the end we turned right onto Station Bridge Road and we continued onto Heron Street. We crossed over the traffic lights and at the roundabout we joined the Eastbound A50. We ran eastwards to the M1 and we followed the A50 to the big roundabout at junction 24. We ran Norh Eastwards up the A453 to the edge of Nottingham and we got onto the A52. We ran around the South of Nottingham and we continued Eastwards along the A52. At Bingham we joined the Northbound A46 and we ran through Newark. At the end we turned right onto Farndon Road and we left onto Mill Gate and right onto Lombard Street and we parked up. We went up to the cafe on the top floor and used the toilets. Matthew had sausage chips and beans with a bap, washed down with a cup of Coke. We got to the bus station and we saw Stagecoach East Midlands 19142 on layover. We went into the bus station and Matthew used the toilet. After Matthew had used the facilities we looked for a bus to catch. As it got closer we saw it was required Marshalls OP105 on a #37 to Retford. We got on the bus brought a Adult Fares ticket at £11.60 before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the bus station onto Lombard Street and we went forwards onto Castle Gate. We turned left onto the B6326. We headed through Newark Castle into South Muskham and we headed through North Muskham. We turned right onto Nelson Lane and we turned left into Main Street and we ran forwards onto Vicarage Lane. We turned right onto the A1 and we headed through Cromwell into Carlton on Trent and we headed through Sutton on Trent. We turned right onto the B6166 and we turned right onto the B6164. We turned left into Main Street and we turned left onto High Street. We turned left onto Hemplands Lane and we turned right onto the B6164. We headed through Weston. We turned right onto Colley Lane and we turned left onto Main Street and we turned right onto the B6164. We headed through onto Egmanton onto Tuxford. We turned right onto Linden Avenue and we turned left onto Faraday Ave. We turned left onto the A6075 and we turned left onto Newcastle Street and we turned left onto Orchard Crescent. We went forwards onto Clark Lane and we turned left onto Newark Road. We turned left onto the A6075 and we went forwards onto B1164. We turned right onto Markham Road and we went forwards onto Tuxford Road. We headed through East Markham. We turned right onto Mark Lane and we went forwards onto Hall Lane. We turned left onto Plantation Road and we turned left onto High Street. We turned right onto and we turned left onto the A57 and into Markham Moor. We continued onto the A638. We ran through Rockley and down the bank into Gamston and we ran down the hill to Eaton. We climbed the hill up to White Houses and we saw Stagecoach East Midlands 17719 on a #47 to Ordsall. We travelled through Retford. When we got to the bus station we got up and got off the bus. We had a walk around the bus station and we saw Travel Wright E30 on a #335 to Newark. We headed to the toilet and Matthew used the facilities. After wards we had a walk around to see what buses we could do next. We saw Stagecoach East Midlands 10900 on a #47 to Hallcroft. Matthew had a sit down and ate a Crunchie and washed down with a can of Vimto. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Stagecoach East Midlands 35129 on a #99 to Doncaster. We got on the bus and we flashed the a Adult Fares ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Beardsall's Row. We turned left onto Grove Street and we turned right onto Market Place and we ran forwards onto Bridgegate. We crossed the A638. We travelled through Barnby Moor, Torworth and into Ranskill and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off around the corner and into the pub. Matthew visited the toilet and afterwards he had a glass of Coke. When we had finished we went outside and met up with uncle Dave. We walked down A638 to the bus stop and we waited for the next bus towards Retford. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was Stagecoach East Midlands 35128 on a #99 to Retford. We got on the bus and we flashed the Adult Fares ticket to the driver and we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down the A638 and we ran through the centre of Ranskill and we continued into Torworth and we continued through Barnby Moor and we went up to Retford. We went forwards onto the A620 and we turned right onto the A638. We turned right onto Spa Road and we ran into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew walked over to one of the stands and sat down. A short time later we saw Stagecoach East Midlands 27789 on a #97 to Gainsborough. We got on the bus and we flashed the a Adult Fares ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Beardsall's Row. We turned right onto Grove Street and we turned left onto the A638 and we turned right onto Spital Hill and we ran down the hill to Balk Field. We ran up the hill onto Leverton Road. We turned left into Little Gringley Lane and we ran down the hill into Welham. We turned right onto the A620. We ran through Clarborough and we headed on the B1403. We headed into Clayworth and onto Gringley on the Hill. We turned left onto the A631 and we turned right onto High Street. We turned left onto the A631 and we ran North through Beckingham and into Gainsborough. We turned left onto Bridge Street and we turned right into Hickman Street. We turned into the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew went to the toilet. A few minutes later we saw Stagecoach East Midlands 18050 on a #107 to Lincoln. We walked though Etherington Street and we turned left onto the A159. We turned right onto Station Approach. At the roundabout and we turned right onto Marshalls Yard. Afterwards we went into Costa Coffee and Matthew used the toilet. We brought a millionaires shortbread and we had a walk around Marshalls Yard and we turned left onto Station Approach. We turned left onto the A159 and we saw Stagecoach East Midlands 10899 on a #100 to Scunthorpe. We turned left onto Etherington Street and back to the bus station. We went to the stop to wait for a bus back to Retford. As we walked through the bus station we saw Stagecoach East Midlands 34530 on a #98 to Doncaster. We sat in the bus station for a while and Matthew ate his flapjack and drank his can of Cherryade. When Matthew had finished eating we considered what we should catch next we saw Stagecoach East Midlands 18335 a on the #107 to Lincoln. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching the stand. It was dud Stagecoach East Midlands 35130 on a #97 to Retford. We got on the bus and we flashed the a Adult Fares ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Heaton Street. We turned right onto Hickman Street and left onto Bridge Street. We turned right onto the A631 and we crossed the Beckingham we turned right onto Station Road. We turned left onto High Street and we ran around through the housing estates Walkeringham. We ran through Misterton by the industrial estate. We ran down through Gringley and to Clayworth. We ran up the hill to Hayton and we turned left onto High Lane. We ran back through Welham onto Retford. We went we turned right the A620 and we turned left onto the A638. We turned right onto Spa Road and we ran into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew walked over to one of the stands and sat down. A short time later we saw Stagecoach East Midlands 18347 on a #29 to Doncaster. We got on the bus and we flashed the a Adult Fares ticket to the driver for the final time today before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off out of the bus station onto Beardsall's Row. We turned left onto Grove Street and we turned right onto Market Place and we ran forwards onto Bridgegate. We crossed the A638. We travelled through Barnby Moor, Torworth and into Ranskill and we headed towards Torworth. We turned left onto Baulk Lane and we ran forwards onto Graves Moor Lane. We turned right onto the A634 and we headed into Blyth and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off on foot up the A634 we visited McColls. He brought a can of Coke and a couple of chocolate bars as well as a drumstick lolly. We walked onto the A634. Mum called to say she had taken a wrong turning and she would be an extra 20 minutes! Whilst we waited Matthew ate a Galaxy Caramel. We got in the car. She had brought Greggs sausage rolls and a bottle of Irn Bru for Matthew. We set off up the A634 and we turned right onto the B6045. We turned left the A1(M). At junction 35. At Wadworth Viaduct onto the M18. We ran to the Southbound M1 and we crossed over the big roundabout onto the A50. We ran Westwards through Uttoxeter to the edge of Stoke-on-Trent and we ran through Meir and Longton to Heron Cross. We came off the A50 and we ran through heron Cross forwards onto Heron Street. We ran forwards onto Station Bridge Road. We turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Masterson Street and right onto Watkin Street. We ran onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. He also ate the a cup of Coke. For tea Matthew had chicken potatoes and carrots. Later on he had another slice of cheesecake. Later on Matthew had a bath and had toast for supper. Matthew went on his computer until bedtime around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Hanley / Shelton 27-05-2021

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63097	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Stoke, adj stop Q	11	First Potteries
32635	Stoke, stop N	Stoke, Railway Station	25	First Potteries
67154	Shelton, Film Theatre	Fenton, Albert Square	23	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out on the bus later on which was being re-registered to MIB 116. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw Temple Street church RX18 GZW.

Temple Street church RX18 GZW in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67156 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67156 in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw grey minibus WN18 WNZ going towards Hanley.

WN18 WNZ in Fenton

After a few minutes we saw Z Carz YJ12 TNX going towards Longton.

Z Carz YJ12 TNX in Fenton

We went downstairs and we saw the transport was a lucky Seven Taxi. We got in the taxi and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church minibus RX18 GZW. We carried on along Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We crossed over City Road onto Manor Street and we ran to the end. We turned left onto Victoria Road and we ran down to Joiners Square. We ran down the hill to Joiners Square and we crossed over the roundabout onto Lichfield Street and we ran up the hill. We headed into Hanley and we saw Stanton's of Stoke FJ66 CYC parked up. Once we had parked up we walked up Lichfield Street and forwards onto Tontine Street. We went to the pub had a glass of Coke. For dinner Matthew had a burger and fries followed by a slice of chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. When we had finished. We walked down Tontine Street and forwards onto Lichfield Street. We got in the car and we set off down Lichfield Street and past the site new Lidl. We crossed over Joiners Square and we turned right onto the A52. We ran near to stoke station and along side the railway line. We turned left onto City Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton. We turned right into Smithpool Road and left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs to his room and use his computer and watched buses out of the window. we saw Copeland's Tours MV58 FPJ. Later on we went out on the bus to Stoke. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. We walked down to the bus stop outside the flats. on the way we saw Afford rent-a-car RO21 WZL parked up in there depot.

Afford rent-a-car RO21 WZL in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63097 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63097 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Stoke before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. We got off the bus and we crossed obver the road to the stop opposite to wait for a #25 to Hanley. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As soon as it cam into view we knew it was First Potteries 32635 on a #25 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Railway Station. before we went upstairs and sat down. The bus set off out of Stoke town centre and across the A500. We crossed under the railway line before turning left onto the A52. At the eother end of the road we turned left onto Station Road. We went past the railway station and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off along Station Road and we turned right onto College Road. We continued into Shelton and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked to College Road. We continued up College Road and we turned right into Avenue Road. We walked around Hanley Park for a while. We walk northwards through the park and into the North West corner to the sensory play area where matthew had a can of Coke. Matthew walked to the toilet highlights of the bus sightings included Copeland's Tours MIB 992. We walked through the park and we saw the cafe in the park. After spending a while there we walked back to the South East corner of the park. we walked down Avenue Road. We returned back into College Road. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67154 on a #23 to Newstead. We got on the bus and we booked to Stoke and sat down towards the back of the bus. We continued down College Road and we ran down to the railway station. We turned left onto Station Road and we ran part the railway station before going right onto Glebe Street. After a brief stop we continued forwards onto Glebe Street and we followed the road around onto Church Street. We crossed the A500 and we ran under the railway line. After climbing up the hill into Fenton we turned right into Christchurch Street where we got up and got off the bus. We walked back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window. For tea Matthew had curry and pasta followed by cake. Later on Matthew went out to the pub. He went downstairs onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street and we continued to the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. Once we had finished in the pub we walked back to the residential unit. We set off onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Temple Street. Matthew went upstairs to his room to chill out and use his computer. Matthew also watched television in his room and then had a bath. Later on Matthew had toast for supper before going to bed around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Bury / Bolton 22-05-2021

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
69178	Bury TI	Bolton Interchange	511	Rotala Diamond
69156	Bolton Interchange	Farnworth, Church Road	22	Rotala Diamond
40758	Farnworth, Church Road	Walkden, Manchester Road	37	Rotala Diamond
40744	Walkden, Manchester Road	Bolton Interchange	36	Rotala Diamond
2680	Bolton Interchange	Wigan BS	575	Arriva NW&W
2680	Wigan BS	Standish, Police Station	362	Arriva NW&W
2688	Standish, Preston Road	Wigan, Standishgate	362	Arriva NW&W

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to we decided to re-visit Bury and Bolton. We checked the weather and it was forecast for sunny weather. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw Temple Street Church RX18 GZW.

Temple Street Church RX18 GZW in Fenton

Matthew chilled out in his room until it was time to go to Bury. we saw blue minibus G186 LUG going towards Longton.

G186 LUG in Fenton

Whilst in his room we saw white minibus PF08 ONB going towards Stoke.

PF08 ONB in Fenton

Later on we went to Bury in the car. We went downstairs to the car and we set off onto Temple Street where we saw Temple Street Church RX18 GZW. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned right onto City Road. We turned sharp left at the roundabout onto Victoria Road and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed over the roundabout onto Lichfield Street and we ran up the hill towards Hanley. We ran anti-clockwise around the ring road and we went Northwards out of town along Town Road. We joined the Northbound A5272 and we ran through Sneyd Green and Smallthorne. We crossed over the roundabout and we continued up to Chell. We turned right onto the A527 and we ran north through Brindley Ford and Brown Lees up towards Biddulph. We went West of Biddulph on the by-pass and we continued North towards Congleton and through the town onto the Northbound A536. We ran Northwards up to Macclesfield and we went through the town onto the A523. We continued Northwards to Hazel Grove and we joined the Northbound A6. We continued Northwards into Stockport and under the M60 and we ran around a few junctions to the M66 where we went North. Just to the East of Bury we got onto the A58 and we ran Westwards into and around town. We turned right into Haymarket Street and we parked up in a side street near to Bolton Street. The had planned in eating at the Two Tons, We walked across the sqaure to the pub and Matthew used the toilet. Mum look at the menu which was limited and expensive. We walked around in a circle along The Rock and right into Crompton Street former RBS bank which has now closed down. we went through the Mill Gate shopping centre and we came out on Haymarket Street. We decided to eat at a place called Your Burger. Matthew had a beefburger with fries washed down with a bottle of Coke. Once we had finished eating we went onto Haymarket Street and we said goodbye to mum. On the way to the bus station we saw Rotala Diamond 40729 on a #471 to Rochdale. A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Rotala Diamond 69178 on a #511 to Bolton. We got on the day and we booked System One bus only tickets at £6.00 each to the driver and we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the interchange and we turned right into Haymarket Street where we saw Rotala Diamond 30851 on a #472 Ramsbottom circular service. At going along Moss Street and Silver Street we turned left onto Bolton Street. We forwards onto the A58. We turned right onto the B6213. We crossed over into Elton and we turned left into Walshaw Road. We ran up the hill and into Woodhill. We ran forwards onto Walshaw. We turned left onto High Street and we continued up Lowercroft Road. We ran through Starling and we crossed over turned right onto the BB6196. We continued to Ainsworth and we ran forwards onto the Bury Old Road and we went under the Red Lane into Breightmet. We turned right onto Deepdale Road and left onto Kentmere Road. We turned left onto Newby Road and at the the roundabout we turned right onto Red Lane. We turned left onto Rochester Ave and left into Winchester Way. We turned right onto Withins Lane. We ran through Roscow Fold. We ran Westwards along Stephens Street and forwards onto the Empire Road. We continued through Breightmet over the A58 and turned right into Somerton Road. We came off the Brodick Drive and forwards onto Blenheim Road at Leverhulme Park and we turned right onto the Long Lane. We ran through Darcy Lever. We continued up Raikes Road. We turned right onto Snow Hill Road and left onto Radcliffe Road. We turned left onto Wheatfield Street and right onto Bromwich Street. We ran up to Haulgh. We turned left onto the A579. We continued southwards into Bolton. We turned right onto the A575. We turned left into Great Moor Street and left into Newport Street before entering the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. We saw Arriva NW&W 2680 on a #575 to Wigan. We went into the interchange and Matthew visited the toilet. One of the first bus that we saw Transdev Rosso 616 on a #480 to Bury. We went back inside and we walked down the stands. We saw required Rotala Diamond 69156 on a #22 to Trafford Centre. We got on the bus and we flashed the System One Bus Only Day tickets to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. Whilst we waited for departure time we saw Stagecoach Lancashire 15246 on a #125 to Preston. The bus set off out of the interchange and we turned left onto Newport Street. We crossed over the A579 and we continued Southwards along Thynne Street. We ran through Willows. We ran forwards onto Nelson Street and we continued up to Rose Hill and we continued onto Crescent Road and we went up to Great Lever. We headed up through Harper Green and we turned left onto Lavender Road and we continued onto Campbell Street. We ran forwards onto Lorne Street and we turned left onto the A575 and we turned right onto A6053. We ran through Farnworth and we got up and got off the bus. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Rotala Diamond 40758 on a #37 to Manchester. We got on the bus and we flashed the System One bus only day ticket to the driver before we went upstairs. We set off along the A6053. We turned right onto Long Causeway. At the top of the hill we turned left onto the A575 under the M61 and into Walkden North. We followed the road to the right up Slaughter hill and we continued straight up into Hill Top. We ran in Walkden. We turned left onto the A6 where we got up and got off the bus. We walked onto A6 and right onto Memorial Road past the old RBS Bank which is going to be re-used soon. Once we had finished we walked along Memorial Road. We turned right onto the A6. We walked across a big car park and into the Spar shop and we brought can of Coke and a bottle of Fanta, and Matthew also brought a few chocolate bars. We decided to walk up to the main road to see if there was a #36 bus due. After a short while we saw the bus come around the corner and it was Rotala Diamond 40744 on a #36 to Bolton. We got on the bus and we flashed the System One bus only day ticket to the driver before we went upstairs. We set off along the A6. We continued Westwards out of Wakden along the A6 and we turned left into Hilton Lane. We turned right onto Hulton Avenue and we continued forwards onto Madams Wood Road. We crossed the A5082 and we ran forwards onto Kenyon Way. We ran through the estate and we reappeared on the A6. We headed Eastwards for a short distance and we turned left onto the A5082. We crossed over the M61 and we turned left onto Tennyson Road. We ran forwards onto George Street across Highfield Road and forwards onto Laburnam Road. We crossed the B6199 and we ran North up Harper Green Road. We turned left onto Lavender Road and right onto Bradford Road. We crossed Green Lane and we continued north towards Bolton. We ran forwards onto Nelson Street and forwards onto Thynne Street. We turned left onto the A579 and right onto Black Horse Street. We turned right onto Great Moor Street and right into Newport Street and into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we headed through the bus station towards the toilets. We walked down the bottom end of the bus station to wait for the next #575 to Wigan. We saw Rotala Preston Bus 69157 on a #561 to Withins. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching the stand. It was dud Arriva NW&W 2680 on a #575 to Wigan. We got on the bus and we we flashed the System One bus only day tickets to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. we set off of the interchange and onto the A575. We turned left onto Deansgate and right onto Bridge Street. We turned left onto the B6205 and we crossed the ring road onto the B6226. We veered left onto the A673 and we ran Westwards out of town. AS we travelled Northwards. We ran through Heaton and Lostock and into Horwich. As we travelled through town. We turned left onto the B5238. We went under the M61 and past Blackrod railway station. At the end of the Road we turned right onto the A6 and we headed Northwards. We turned left onto the B5408 and Southwards through Blackrod. At the Southern end of Blackrod we turned Scot Lane and we ran into Aspull. We went around the triangle in the centre and we stopped briefly at the bus stop. We headed North up the B5239 and we turned left onto Saint David's Crescent. We turned right onto Holly Road and right onto the B5238. We ran Southwards through New Springs and Whelley and we turned right onto the A573. We crossed the A49 onto Crompton Street and we ran forwards onto Mesnes Street. We turned left onto the B5375 ans we entered the bus station for the North End. We got up and got off the bus we saw Stagecoach Manchester 27233 on a #7 to Leigh. It was time to get to Standish so we decided to go straight back on Arriva NW&W 2680. Once the bus was ready for service we got on the bus and we flashed the System One bus only day tickets to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the bus station out of the North West exit and onto New Market Street and we ran forwards onto the B5375. We turned right onto Mesnes Street and we ran forwards onto Crompton Street. We turned left onto the A49. We ran down through Swinley and into Marylebone. We continued down through to Lower Standish. We ran through Standish and we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over the A49. Matthew went to Betfred to use the toilet. We walked back onto A49. We crossed the road and we waited for the bus back to Wigan at the stop outside Lidl. Matthew ate a Milky way and drank a can of orange Fanta. The time past quickly and before we knew it required Arriva NW&W 2688 on the #362 to Wigan. We got on the bus and we flashed the the System One ticket to the driver for the final time today before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off back down the A49 we ran through Lower Standish and down the hill towards Marylebone. We ran up the hill into Swinley and we continued up to Wigan. We turned right into Crompton Street where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked along Crompton Street and we turned left onto Standishgate and we went forwards onto Market Place. We turned right onto Market Street and back to the bus station. Once out of the bus station we walked down to the layover area. We continued through the layover area and we cam out onto Frog Lane and we walked over to the car. Mum was waiting with Greggs sausage rolls and a can of Irn Bru for Matthew. We got into the car and we set off towards home. We set off onto Frog Lane and we turned left onto Prescot Street. We turned left onto Miry Lane and right into Herbert Street. We joined the Northbound A49 by Wigan Pier and we followed the one way system onto the Southbound A49. We ran around the other side of the Pier and we ran Southwards out of town through Marus Bridge and onto the M6. As we ran Southwards through Cheshire we saw Prestige Private Hire T1 PPH & Exeter Chiefs C11 EFS. We came off the M6 at junction 16 and we ran Southwards down the A500. We came off the A500 at Stoke and we turned left onto City Road. We ran under the railway bridge and up the bridge into Fenton. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his roon to watch TV and chill out. Matthew went up to his room to use his computer and watch buses. For tea Matthew had a chicken burger from kfc. He also had some fries and a cup of Coke followed by a jam filled sponge. Matthew had a haircut. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Hanley / Newcastle 21-05-2021

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67159	Fenton, adj Royal Oak	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
65003	Hanley BS	Newcastle BS	101	First Potteries
67156	Newcastle BS	Fenton	25	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going on the bus later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw First Potteries 67153 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67153 in Fenton

Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Stanton's of Stoke FJ66 CYC. We carried on along Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We waited for a bus towards Hanley. After a short wait we saw First Potteries 67159 on a #23 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road. and we joined the A52 to go under the railway line and over the A500. We continued onto Church Street and into the centre of Stoke. After a brief stop we continued around the one-way system onto Elenora Steet and right onto Copeland street. We turned left onto Glebe Street and we went under the railway line before turning left onto Station Road. We went past the railway station and we turned right onto College Road. After running the hill through Shelton we continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road onto Bethesda Street before we turned right onto John Street where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we waited for a bus to Newcastle. We saw First Potteries 65003 on a #101 to Stafford. We decided to do this bus to Newcastle. We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle and sat down towards the back of the bus. Whilst we waited for departure time we saw First Potteries 67156 on a #25 to Keele. We set off out of the bus station and we ran down John Street and left onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto the clockwise ring road and we turned left onto Broad Street. We ran down to snow hill and at the roundabout we turned Shelton New Road. We ran over the canal and railway line. We ran through the cross road up to Hartshill and at the roundabout we ran into Newcastle down George Street. We joined the one-way system and at the next roundabout we turned left onto Barracks Road. We turned right into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. A short time later we saw First Potteries 63098 on a #22 to Longton. Matthew went for dinner in a chip shop. We set off along Hassell Street. We sat on a bench in Ironmarket. We turned left down High Street. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a can of Coke. Once we had finished eating we returned to the bus station along Castle Walk. At the bus station we saw Arriva Midlands 2983 on a #164 to Market Drayton. Matthew went to the toilet and then returned into the bus station. Whilst we waited for the bus back to Fenton we saw First Potteries 65038 on a #101 to Hanley. After a short while First Potteries 67156 on the #25 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. When it was time to go the bus set off out of the bus station and onto Barracks Road. We turned left at the roundabout onto the A34 and we ran South as far as the hospital where we turned left. We came out of the hospital and turned left onto Hilton Road. We ran into Hartshill and we turned right onto the A52. We ran down the hill into Stoke town centre and along Church Street. After a brief stop we continued along the A52, over the A500 and under the railway line. We followed the A52 to the left and we ran alongside the railway and onto Station Road. We passed the railway station and we turned right onto College Road. We ran up the hill through Shelton and we followed the road to the right onto Cleveland Road and Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road, continuing onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and Lidice way. When we got to the bus station we got up and got off the bus and Matthew used the toilet. We left the bus station and we crossed Lichfield Street. We walked along Birch Terrace we decided to do a taxi. We called for a Lucky Seven taxi. We got in the taxi and we set off down Birch Terrace and we turned left onto Lichfield Street. We crossed over the ring road and we ran down Lichfield Street and into joiners Square. We crossed over the roundabout onto Victoria Road and we turned onto Manor Street. We turned right onto City Road and left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street past the new building under construction and back to the residential unit. we went upstairs to his room to chill out and watch buses out of the window D&G Bus 44 on a #1A to Wood Lane.

D&G 44 in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw Jayjays Travel YM61 PUA going towards Hanley.

Jayjays Travel YM61 PUA in Fenton

Whilst waiting to go out we saw Roseville DY65 MDN going towards Stoke.

Roseville DY65 MDN in Fenton

We waited for a to day centre and a short time later we saw Stanton's of Stoke IXZ 272 going towards Heron Cross.

Stanton's of Stoke IXZ 272 in Fenton

For a late tea Matthew had a battered fish & chips with beans. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church RX18 GZW. We walked onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We continued walking to the day centre. At the day centre we saw Shelton Care Group BL69 RFE parked up at the day centre.

Shelton Care Group BL69 RFE in Fenton

We went to the day centre and after spending some time baking. We made a cake and afterwards Matthew used the facilities. We returned to the residential uinit. We walked along Baker Street past the of the new housing development. We turned right onto Christchurch Street. We returned onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. When Matthew got back we went upstairs and went up to his room. Matthew used his computer and ate a jam doughnut. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Hanley / Newcastle 19-05-2021

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63099	Fenton, Sixth Form College	Fenton, Berry Hill Road	6	First Potteries
63116	Joiners Square, Warrington Road	Hanley, Stop J1	6A	First Potteries
PE11 RWY	Fenton	Newcastle	Charter	City Cabs

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going on the bus later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw blue minibus CK61 KOA going towards Stoke.

CK61 KOA in Fenton

A short time later we saw Temple Street Church minibus RX18 GZW.

Temple Street Church RX18 GZW in Fenton

We went downstairs and got in the car and set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and left onto City Road. We ran down the hil into stoke and forwards onto the A52. We crossed over the A500 and nwe joined the Northbound side. We ran up to Etruria and we went eastwards along the A53. At Festival Park we turned left onto Festival Way and right onto Ridgehouse Drive. We ran to the end and we parked up at Morrisons. Matthew went to the toilet and then went to the cafe. Matthew had a breakfast and a drink of coke. When we had finished we set of onto Pavillion Drive and we joined the Northbound A53. We joined the Southbound A500 and we ran through Shelton and Stoke. We came off the A500 and we turned left onto City Road. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we turned right onto Smithpool Road, We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his roon to watch TV and chill out. Matthew went up to his room to use his computer and watch buses we saw white minibus YJ57 BYM going towards Longton. Later on we went to Newcastle on the bus. We went downstairs and we set off on foot to the bus stop. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. We continued up City Road and Matthew went to the toilet located. the new sheltered housing complex. We waited for a bus towards Hanley. A short time later we saw Z Carz KE03 JXC.

Z Carz KE03 JXC in Fenton

We walked up to the roundabout and around the corner onto Victoria Road to wait for the bus to Hanley. Whilst waiting we saw First Potteries 63178 on a #6A to Hanley.

First Potteries 63178 in Fenton

We continued along Victoria Road. We stopped at the pub and matthew had a glass of Coke and afterwards went to the toilet. After Matthew had finished his drink we set off onto Victoria Road and we walked down the hill to the bus stop. A few minutes later a bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63099 on a #6 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63099 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked the Asda before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down Victoria Road and we got up and got off the bus by Asda. Once off the bus we set off on foot up Victoria Road. Part way down Victoria Road we saw First Potteries 63116 on a #6A to Hanley.

First Potteries 63116 in Joiners Square

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Victoria Road and at the roundabout we ran forwards onto Lichfield Street. At the ring-road we turned left and we turned right onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and we got up and got off the bus. We got up and got off the bus and we walked onto Lichfield Street. When we got to Hanley we called for a taxi back to Fenton. The taxi appeared and it was a Z Carz taxi. we got in and we set off along Lichfield Street and we ran down to Joiners Square. We turned right onto the A52 and we ran towards the railway station. We ran alongside the railway line and we turned left onto City Road and up the hill into Fenton. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to chill out in his room. For tea Matthew had chicken nuggets and chips followed by a cake. Later on Matthew went to the adult social at the old adventure playground. We went downstairs and we went it was City Cabs PE11 RWY. We got on the bus and we set off onto Temple Street where we saw Temple Street Church minibus RX18 GZW. we turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto City Road. We ran down the hill and under the railway line into Stoke. We crossed over the A500. We joined the Northbound A500. we came off the A500 and we ran up to Shelton. We joined Shelton New Road and we headed into Hartshill. At the roundabout we ran forwards onto George Street and into Newcastle. We ran forwards onto Ryecroft and we turned left onto the Southbound A34. We turned right onto the A525 and we turned right onto Stanier Street. We got out of the taxi When we got into the building Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards Matthew went outside and went on the slide. He also spent time in the soft play area. Later on Matthew had a can of coke. When we had finished we said goodbye and we returned to Fenton in a City Cabs taxi. We set off along Stanier Road and we turned right. We turned left onto the B5044. We turned left onto the A525 and left onto the Northbound A34. We turned right onto Ryecroft and we ran forwards onto the one-way system. We continued onto the A52 and we ran into Hartshill. We ran down to Stoke and onto the one way system. We turned left onto Shelton Old Road and we joined the Southbound A500. We ran up to the next junction we turned left onto City Road and right into Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple Street past the new building under construction and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out and use his computer and watched music videos on the Television. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Blurton / Etruria 17-05-2021

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67152	Fenton, opp Albert Square	Blurton, Eastfield Close	23	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. Matthew was also going out on the bus on a bus to Blurton. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Matthew chilled out in his room for a while whilst waiting to go out. We saw First Potteries 65026 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 65026 in Fenton

we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church minibus RX18 GZW. We carried on along Temple Street and at the end we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We crossed the road and we stood at the stop by Albert Square to go towards Blurton. We waited a few minutes and then the bus appeared. As it got closer we saw that it was First Potteries 67152 on a #23 to Newstead. We got on the bus and we booked to Blurton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Christchurch Street through the road works and at the end we turned right onto Station Bridge Road. We went forwards onto Heron Street and we went through the traffic lights at Heron Cross onto Blurton Road. After crossing over the A50 we continued along Blurton Road into Blurton and by Critclow's Corner we turned right onto Church Road. We turned right onto Beaconsfiled Drive and we ran through the estate and we saw First Potteries 67654 on a #22 to Longton. as far as the Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthew Academy where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked down Beaconsfield Drive and back home. Matthew had a drink of Irn Bru and ate his Manchester tart. later on we drove to Etruria to pick up dinner. We gotin the car and we set off through Blurton. We ran along Finstock Avenue and we turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive. We turned left onto Church Road. We continued onto Blurton Road and we ran through Blurton to Heron Cross where we joined the Westbound A50. We ran down to Sideway and we got on the Northbound A500. We veered left off the A500 and we turned right onto Shelton New Road. We crossed over the A500 and we joined the Southbound A500 before turning right onto Garner Street. We stopped near to Emery's Building Merchants and we went into the yar to Bailey's food truck. We order cumberland sausage baps with bacon and egg and a can of Coke. Once we had the food we got in the car and we went Southwards along Garner Street. We turned right and joined the Southbound A500. We stayed on the high level road and we came off the A500 at City Road. We ran under the railway line and up the hill into Fenton. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his room and had his cumberland sausage bap with bacon and egg and a can of Coke we saw D&G 164 on a #40 Longton circular service.

D&G 164 in Fenton

Mum was at Joe's getting her haircut and uncle dave was at home in Fenton. Later on we went downstairs and we got in a car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto City Road and we went under the railway line and onto the A52. We crossed over the A500 and we ran through stoke on the one-way system. We continued uo into Hartshill on the A52 and we ran up the hill and towards Newcastle. At the roundabout we veered left onto George Street and down the hill. We ran forwards onto Brunswick Street and parked up on the right hand side. Matthew went to see mum who was having her hair cut and coloured. Afterwards Matthew retruedn to Fenbton by car. We got in the car and we ran down to Newcastle on the one-way system. We went arounf the roundabout and onto the A52. We ran back towards Hartshill and we veered left onto Shelton New Road. We Crossed over the A500 and we got onto the Southbound side. We ran through Stoke and we came off at City Road. We ran under the railway line and up the hill into Fenton. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstair to his room and chilled out watching buses out of the window. We saw Stanton's of Stoke SVS 924 going towards Hanley. For tea Matthew had chicken and bacon sandwich. Later on Matthew went downstairs to the and out to the day centre. We set off on foot onto Temple Street and Right onto Christchurch Street and to the day centre where we saw Shelton Care Group BL69 RFE.

Shelton Care Group BL69 RFE in Fenton

In the day centre Matthew spent some time baking. We made a cake and afterwards Matthew used the facilities. We returned to the residential uinit. We walked along Baker Street past the of the new housing development. We turned right onto Christchurch Street. We returned onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. When Matthew got back we went upstairs and went up to his room. He watched TV and had a can of Irn Bru. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Hanley / Crewe 15-05-2021

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67152	Fenton, adj Royal Oak	Stoke, Adj stop Q	23	First Potteries
63177	Stoke, Stop N	Hanley BS	25	First Potteries
65727	Hanley BS	Crewe BS	3	First Potteries
2933	Crewe BS	Congleton BS	38	Arriva NW&W
36	Congleton BS	Holmes Chapel, Shopping Precinct	42	D&G Bus
155	Holmes Chapel, Shopping Precinct	Congleton BS	42	D&G Bus
127	Congleton BS	Holmes Chapel, Shopping Precinct	42	D&G Bus

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to stay fairly local. In light of the weather forecast it was perhaps a good idea. We didn't do any research for the trip other than to check the weather. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw D&G Bus 111 on a #1A to Meir.

D&G 111 in Fenton

Also seen was Afford Rent-A-Car WM70 CWU in their garage.

Afford Rent-A-Car WM70 CWU in Fenton

Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church minibus RX18 GZW. We carried on along Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. The bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67152 on a #23 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Stoke before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Christchurch Street. We turned left onto City Road. down under the railway line and into Stoke. We got up and got off the bus and we went around the corner into Church Street to Stoke Cafe. Uncle Dave escorted Matthew downstairs to the toilet and I ordered the food. Matthew had a breakfast washed down with a can of Coke. After we had finished eating we walked down Church Street. A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63177 on a #25 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we flashed the Network Day ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Church Street over the A500 and under the railway line. We followed the A52 to the left and we ran alongside the railway and onto Station Road. We went past the railway station ans we turned right onto College Road. After running the hill through Shelton we continued onto Cleveland Road and forwards onto Regent Road. We turned left onto Lower Bethesda Street and we crossed over the ring road onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and we saw First Potteries 69155 on a #7A to Biddulph. We entered the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. We walked down to the stand for the Crewe bus and we waited for the next one. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 65727 on a #3 to Crewe. We got on the bus and we flashed the First Day ticket to the driver before we sat down near to the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and onto John Street. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and we went straight across onto Marsh Street. We turned right up onto Trinity Street and we went past the former RBS now a new shop. We turned left onto Stafford Street. After picking up more passenger outside of Debenhams we followed the road around to the left and then back onto marsh Street. At the roundabout we went straight on onto Waterloo Road and we ran up the hill into Cobridge. We continued into Burslem and through the traffic lights onto Scotia Road. We went past the old Burslem PMT garage and we followed the road around to the left onto Williamson Street. At the corner we turned right onto Tunstall High Street We saw First Potteries 63034 on a #3 to Hanley. and we continued North onto the A50. We ran through Goldenhill and down the bank into Kidsgrove. We ran under the railway line and we past Lidl. We into Cheshire and we crossed over the A34. We continued into Church Lawton and then into Alsager. We continued Westwards along the B5077 under the M6 and into Radway Green. We followed the road to the right up Slaughter hill and we continued straight up into Haslington. We turned left onto Crewe Road and we re-joined the B5077 towards Crewe Green. We crossed over the roundabout onto the Westbound A534 and we ran towards Crewe railway station. We past the railway station where we saw an unidentified Majestic coach. We continued for around 1/2 mile before turning right into Edlestone Road. We ran into town crossing over the railway line and forwards onto Chester Bridge. We followed the road around onto Delamere Street and we turned right into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we saw Arriva NW&W 2934 on a #31 to Northwich. We decided to have a quick walk around town for a break from buses. We set off around the corner onto Charles Street and right onto Victoria Street past the former Wetherspoons pub which closed down as part of the new bus station development that will be starting soon. We turned right onto Market Street and left onto Earle Street. We walked past the market which is under renovation, and we stopped at the pub on the end of the road. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we had a glass of Coke. Whilst we gad our drink we asked Matthew hwere he wanted to go next. He wanted to go to Congleton so we looked at the time of the next bus. there was a departure in just less than 20 minutes so we finished our drinks and walked back to the bus station. We set off down Prince Albert Street and we turned right onto Crewe Street. We followed the street to the left onto and we turned right onto Moss Square. We re-joined Prince Albert Street and we turned left onto Chester Street and we turned right onto Market Street. We turned left onto Delamere Street and we entered the bus station from the Southern End. We walked into the main station and we saw Arriva NW&W 4406 on a #31 to Northwich. We saw a few buses parked up on layover. Opposite was Arriva NW&W 2931 parked up. After a short while we saw Arriva NW&W 2933 on a #38 to Macclesfield. We got on the bus and we booked Arriva NW&W Day Savers at £5.50 each before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and we turned left onto Delamere Street. We followed the road around to the right onto Chester Bridge past the site of the up and coming Little Dessert Shop. We crossed the railway line and onto Edleston Road. At the end of the long straight road we turned left onto the A534 and we ran past the railway station ans past B&Q. We traveled Eastwards along Crewe Road. We went through Haslington and Winterley and further North through Wheelock Heath. We crossed the A534 and we ran through Wheelock. We ran over the canal and into Sandbach town center past Sandbach School. When we got to the Common onto Congleton Road. We joined the A534 and past the site of the new development by the M6. We continued along the A534 and we crossed over the M6 and into Arclid. We carried on through Medhurst Green and we crossed over the Wall Hill roundabouts. On the edge of Congleton we joined the A34 and we ran East along the road for a short while before going onto West Street. We turned left onto Antrobus Street and turned left Mill Street. We turned right onto Mountbatten Way and We turned right into Market Street, past the Bear Grills cafe and into the bus station. We got off the bus. We walked up to the top end of the bus station and Matthew visited the toilet. Afterwards we continued up Market Street and we turned right on to Bridge Street and we turned right onto Mill Street. We turned left onto the A54 and we turned left onto the A34. We turned right onto Barn Road psat the former Congleton Household Waste which is new a Costa Coffee. We ran forwards onto Viking Way past the site of the new homes, supermarket, local centre, offices, and light industrial development. We walked back up Viking Way and forwards onto Barn Road. We turned left onto the A34 and we turned right onto the A54. We turned right into Market Street and into the bus station and we waited for a bus towards Holmes Chapel. After a short while we saw D&G Bus 36 on a #42 to Crewe. We got on and we booked singles at £1.50 each before we sat down towards the back of the bus. When it was time we set off up Market Street and we ran down the hill onto Mountbatten Way. We turned left onto Mill Street and we climbed the hill, turning right onto West Street. At the roundabout we went straight onto the A34 and up West Heath. we went straight ahead onto the A54. We turned right onto Cumberland Road and we turned left onto Longdown Road. We turned left onto Delamere Road. We turned right onto the A54. We through Somerford. We traveled through through Brereton Heath. We up through Davenport and we ran down through Sandlow Green and we turned right onto Manor Lane. We turned left onto the A535. We ran down the hill into Holmes Chapel. We turned left onto the A50 and we got up and got off the Once off the bus we set off on foot up the A50. Once off the bus we walked through town back towards the centre. We had spotted a co-operative food store on the way past so we walked. Matthew had a a can of Coke and a couple of chocolate bars. We crossed over the road and we headed to the bus stop. We waited for a bus back towards Congleton. A short time later we saw D&G Bus 155 on a #42 to Congleton. we got on and we booked singles before we sat down towards the back of the bus. When it was time we set off up the A50. We turned right onto the A535 and turned right onto Manor Lane. At the roundabout we turned left onto the A54. We ran through Sandlow Green and we continued up to Davenport. We crossed over the A536 and we continued North through Somerford. We ran through West Heath. We turned left onto Delamere Road and we turned left onto Longdown Road. We turned right onto Cumberland Road. We turned left onto the A54. On the edge of Congleton we joined the A34 and we ran East along the road for a short while before going onto West Street. We turned left onto Antrobus Street and turned left Mill Street. We turned right onto Mountbatten Way and We turned right into Market Street, past the Bear Grills cafe and into the bus station. We got off the bus and we spotted Arriva NW&W 3160 on a #38 to Crewe. We sat in one of the bus stops and Matthew ate a couple of fun sized Milky Way bars. Whilst we were eating we saw D&G Bus 135 on a #94 to Newcastle. After a short while we saw D&G Bus 127 on a #42 to Crewe. We got on and we booked singles for the final time today each before we sat down towards the back of the bus. When it was time we set off up Market Street and we ran down the hill onto Mountbatten Way. We turned left onto Mill Street and we climbed the hill, turning right onto West Street. At the roundabout we went straight onto the A34 and up West Heath. we went straight ahead onto the A54. We turned right onto Cumberland Road and we turned left onto Longdown Road. We turned left onto Delamere Road. We turned right onto the A54. We through Somerford. We traveled through through Brereton Heath. We up through Davenport and we ran down through Sandlow Green and we turned right onto Manor Lane. We turned left onto the A535. We ran down the hill into Holmes Chapel. We turned left onto the A50 and we got up and got off the Once off the bus we waited for mum to arrive. Mum appeared and we got in the car. Matthew had a sausage roll and a can or orange Fanta. We set off along the A50 and we ran into Brereton Green and down towards Brereton. We continued down through Arclid. We ran through Fourlanes End and into Rode Heath. We continued over the A5011 and into Staffordshire and we ran under the railway line into Talke. We ran forwards onto the A34. At the next roundabout we turned left onto the A500 at Sideway and we got onto the Eastbound A50. We came off at Longton and we went to Z Carz to see what was there this evening. There was nothing on the spare ground so we turned left into Willow Row. In the yard was Z Carz Ford minibus LG09 WPE. We went West along the A50 at Heron Cross and we turned right onto Blurton Road. We ran through Heron Cross onto Heron Street and we followed the road around onto Station Bridge Road. We turned left onto Christchurch street and left again onto Masterson Street. We turned right onto Watkin Street and right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. For a late tea Matthew had a chicken burger from KFC. He also had some fries and a cup of Coke. Matthew used his computer and watched music videos on the television. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Newcastle / Trent Vale 14-05-2021

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63172	Newcastle, O/s Cherry Tree PH	Trent Vale, Black Lion	22	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. He was also going out on the bus. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting to go out we saw D&G Bus 112 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 112 in Fenton

In the morning Matthew went to the dentist. We went downstairs and we got in a car. we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church RX18 GZW. We carried on along Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Baker Street and left onto Glebedale Road. At the end of the road we turned right onto City Road. We ran forwards onto King Street and through Foley into Longton. We turned right onto We crossed over the roundabout and we ran along Foley Road. We turnde right onto Longton Hall Road and we ran down the hill into Blurton. At the mini roundabout we turned left onto Blurton Road. We ran up the hill and at the roundabout we turned right onto Church Road. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive and we ran to the end. We turned right onto Finstock Avenue and we followed the road around onto Magdalen Road. We turned right onto the A5035 and we ran over the railway line into Trentham. At the roundabout we turned right onto the Northbound A34. We ran through Hanford and under the A500 into Trent Vale where we saw First Potteries 63101 on the #22 to Longton. We continued past the hospital and into Newcastle. We turned right onto Barracks Road so that we could go past the bus station where we saw First Potteries 41501 on a #99 to Bradeley. We turned left onto Ryecroft and right onto the A34. We continued North through Cross Heath and we turned left onto London Road. At the roundabout we turned left onto Castle Street and after turning around we parked up near to traffic lights. We brought sausage chips and gravy from the chip shop and we returned to the car. We set off Castle Street and we turned right onto Warwick Street. We turned right onto London Road. We turned right onto Holditch Road and left onto Bymbo Road. We continuned along the A34 through Cross Heath and into Newcastle. As we passed the depot which new Gym. We turned left onto Ryecroft and at the roundabout we turned right onto Barracks Road. We continued onto the Southbound A34 where we saw First Potteries 43875 on a #22 to Newcastle. We turned left onto The Avenue. Travelling up towards Hartshill. At the end we turned right onto Hartshill Road where we saw ABC Taxis YO69 AZP. We ran down to Stoke and onto the one way system. We turned right onto Elenora Street and we followed the road around onto Copeland Street. We ran forwards onto Glebe Street and we followed the one way system onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500 onto City Road and we went under the railway line. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we turned right onto Smithpool Road, We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstairs to his roon to watch TV and chill out. Matthew went up to his room to use his computer and watch buses. For tea Matthew had sausage, chips and gravy followed a couple of slices of chocolate cake. Matthew also had a bottle of Coke. In the afternoon we went downstairs walked to the pub. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right into Christchurch Street. We stopped at the pub and Matthew went to the toilet. He had a glass of Coke and he chilled out in the pub all afternoon. When we had finished we set off along Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs to his room to his room we saw black minibus K17 ROX going towards Longton.

K17 ROX in Fenton

A short time later we saw First Potteries 69169 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 69169 in Fenton

We got ready to go out just after 16:32 we went downstairs. We got in a Lucky Seven taxi and set off onto Temple Street. We turned right onto Simthpool Road and left onto City Road and we ran down to the A52. We went under the railway line and over the A500 into Stoke. We went around the one-way system and up Hartshill Road and into Harshill. We turned left onto the Avenue and we ran to the end where we turned right onto the A34. We turned off the A34 and we stopped at Grandma's house. Matthew went on the computer and had a can of Irn Bru. Afterwards we set off on foot down to Victory Street. We walked down the A34 to the bus stop. We waited for a #22 to Trent Vale. Whilst we waited we saw D&G Bus 158 on a #9 to Biddulph. A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching. It was First Potteres 63172 on a #22 to Longton. We got on the bus and we booked to Trent Vale before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off along the A34 and we turned left into the hospital. We saw ABC Supreme HN18 VHM & D&G 157 on a #9 to Westbury Park. We turned right onto Hilton Road and we ran forwards onto Harpfields Road. We ran to the end and we turned left onto the A34. We got up and got off at the next stop. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 63172 as it carried on towards Longton.

First Potteries 63172 in Trent Vale

We got off at the pub and we picked up some food. We got in the car and we set off onto the A34 where we saw Stanton's of Stoke ESZ 505. We turned left onto the Northbound A500. At Sideway we turned right onto the A50 heading Eastwards. We came off the A50 at Heron Cross and we turned left onto Blurton Road. We went through the traffic lights onto Heron Steeet. We carried on forwards onto Station Bridge Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned left onto Masterson Street and we turned right onto Watkin Street. We continued onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went into the visitor unit. They brought a take away meal with from my favourite pub! I had sausage egg chips bean with bacon and an oatcake followed by Toffee sponge pudding and custard. I washed it down with a small bottle of dandelion and burdock. I checked dad's phone and later on we did some of the Blog on the laptop. After we had finished the visit Matthew went and Matthew went to his room. He watched television and used his computer and he drank a can of Coke. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.